The Hamas Movement confirmed that the killing of leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces in a televised eulogy on Friday and vowed to continue its war against Israel, News.Az reports citing Days of Palestine.

Palestinian resistance group Hamas confirmed on Friday the death of Yahya Sinwar, the head of the movement’s political bureau, in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, News.Az reports citing Anadolu agency.

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the attack that ignited the war in the Gaza Strip, marked a major triumph for Israel, News.Az reports citing Reuters.

Hamas has confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the head of its political bureau, following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene a special security meeting later today at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Oil prices jumped after marking their first gain in five sessions, as attention turns to developments in the Middle East following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Following Yahya Sinwar's assassination, senior Hamas official Khaled Mashal has reportedly become a de facto leader, responsible for negotiations on hostages.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday it is investigating the possibility that one of three militants killed by troops in Gaza was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Israel has conveyed to the United States a new proposal for a deal on the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, News.Az reports citing the Kan radio station .